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Sun Shines Again

Sun Microsystems is a landmark story of guts, spunk and survival. Let's face
it: Solaris has taken a beating from Linux and Windows Server, SPARC is now
marginalized by Intel and AMD, and the idea of network computers like the Sun
Ray is about as welcome as Larry the Cable Guy at a New York City Debutante
Ball.

But Sun has not just survived -- it's
even prospering, reporting $126 million in profits for the latest quarter.